Perfect Salmon Burgers

Name: Perfect Salmon Burgers
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 brioche buns, split; 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsps dijon mustard; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 Tbsp mayonnaise; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 60 grams panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 567 grams center-cut salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed; 2 scallions, chopped; 4 servings Tartar sauce and arugula, for topping

Need a dairy free and pescatarian main course? Perfect Salmon Burgers could be a spectacular recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 40g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 716 calories. This recipe serves 4. 5 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. If you have lemon juice, panko, tartar sauce and arugula, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

Cut three-quarters of the salmon into 1/4-inch pieces. Put in a large bowl.

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Salmon

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Bowl

Cut the rest of the salmon into chunks; transfer the chunks to a food processor along with the mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and cayenne. Pulse to make a paste.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Mayonnaise

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Mustard

Salmon

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Food Processor

Add the pureed salmon mixture to the bowl with the diced salmon.

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Salmon

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Bowl

Add the scallions, 2 tablespoons panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Gently mix until just combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Divide the salmon mixture into 4 mounds on the parchment paper. With damp hands, pat into 4-inch-wide, 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Preheat the broiler.

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Black Pepper

Olive Oil

Green Onions

Mounds Bar

Salmon

Panko

Salt

Wrap

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Plastic Wrap

Broiler

Spread the remaining 1 cup panko on a plate. Press both sides of the salmon patties in the panko.

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Salmon

Spread

Panko

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the patties (in batches if necessary) and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary. Turn and cook until the other side is browned and the patties feel springy in the center, 3 to 4 more minutes.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. Meanwhile, arrange the buns, cut-side up, on a broiler pan and broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Roll

Salt

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Paper Towels

Broiler Pan

Serve the patties on the buns; top with tartar sauce and arugula.

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Tartar Sauce

Arugula

Roll

Photograph by Kana Okada

Equipment

Ingredients

Servings:

brioche buns, split 1pinch

Pinch of cayenne pepper 2Tbsps

dijon mustard 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1Tbsp

lemon juice 1teaspoons

grated lemon zest 1Tbsp

mayonnaise 2Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 60grams

panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)567grams

center-cut salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed 2

scallions, chopped 4servings

Tartar sauce and arugula, for topping

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon can be paired with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. One wine you could try is MacMurray Ranch Russian River Pinot Noir. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 24 dollars.

MacMurray Ranch Russian River Pinot Noir

Our MacMurray Ranch 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir opens with aromas of lavender and boysenberry that give way to flavors of dark cherry and pomegranate. This luscious wine has a silky mouthfeel, framed by subtle hints of oak from barrel aging.